Recognition of credit points earned abroad

This page describes the process for having credit points that you have earned abroad recognised. This description is limited to credit points obtained by HAW Hamburg students during semesters abroad and summer schools at partner universities. For all other questions related to recognition of credit points obtained elsewhere (e.g. at other German universities), please contact the Department of Business Examinations Committee.

Process

You can find a detailed description (in German) of the recognition process in the Recognition information sheet from the Department of Business. The basics of the process are outlined briefly here:

  1. Congratulations – You have applied for a semester abroad at one of your department's partner universities and have been nominated for a place. 
  2. To make the review process for potential recognition of credits simpler, please familiarise yourself with the module handbooks from the partner university and your degree course. If you find modules where the skills and content acquired overlap significantly, note these in a list – ideally with a note about where the module description is located (e.g. partner university website, PDF page of the module handbook).
  3. When your list is complete, make an appointment with Herrn Jan-Hendrik Schünemann to talk about having the credit points recognised. Alternatively, you can send the list for him to review directly.
  4. Once you have reached an agreement, you will need the Department of Business credit point recognition table. Fill this out and send it to Mr. Schünemann for his signature. Students who are attending a partner university through the Erasmus Programme also need to complete a learning agreement. This also needs to be signed by Mr. Schünemann.
  5. When you have successfully completed your semester abroad and are back in Hamburg, you will need to apply for recognition by submitting your transcript of records from the partner university and the recognition table to the Faculty Service Office.

FAQs about having credit points recognised

When can I discuss which courses I should take to have the credit points recognised?

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Where can I find the partner university's module descriptions?

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Can I have modules from higher semesters recognised?

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Can I improve my grades in previously completed modules through recognition of credit points?

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Can I have a module recognised if I already have a failed attempt in the same module?

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I'm unhappy with the grade from the partner university. Am I required to have the module recognised?

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Can credits for summer/winter schools be recognised?

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The module at the partner university isn't being offered / is full / overlaps with another module. What should I do?

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Where can I find the credit point recognition table?

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